Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année Vintage 2015
Bollinger La Grande Année Vintage 2015
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190,00 €
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190,00 €
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Champagne France
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
Matured in oak barrels
12.5%
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This prestigious vintage champagne has a very complex, deep and structured profile, reflecting the exceptional characteristics of the 2015 vintage. It was a warm and dry year, which allowed the grapes to reach excellent ripeness, so the wine has a richer fruitiness and softer acidity. The aroma reveals notes of baked apples, ripe pears, peaches, citrus marmalade, accompanied by toasted brioche, hazelnuts and light honey and spice nuances. On the palate it is full, creamy and very elegant, with fine, long-lasting bubbles, subtle minerality and a long, multi-layered aftertaste, in which tones of pastries, fruits and light smokiness are felt.
About the manufacturer
Bollinger is one of the most prestigious Champagne houses, founded in 1829 and still family-run. They are famous for their distinctive style, dominated by Pinot Noir - which gives the champagnes more structure, body and depth than many other Champagne producers. The house has a large number of its own Grand and Premier Cru vineyards, which allows for quality control from grape to bottle.
Lily Bollinger – the woman who created a legend Lily Bollinger (Elisabeth “Lily” Bollinger) was one of the most influential women in the history of Champagne. After the death of her husband Jacques Bollinger in 1941, she took over the management of the house during World War II – a very difficult period. Despite the difficulties, she not only maintained Bollinger’s reputation, but also strengthened it further, actively traveling the world, presenting Champagne herself and creating its prestige internationally. She was known for her charisma, strong character and total dedication to quality – even in her old age, she would visit the vineyards herself by bicycle. Lily Bollinger believed that Champagne should not only be a symbol of luxury, but also part of the joy of life. Her most famous phrase has become a legend in the Champagne world: “I drink champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company – I consider it obligatory. I play with it when I’m not hungry, and I drink it when I am. Otherwise I don’t touch it… unless I’m thirsty.”